Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust

The Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust is a non-profit charitable trust established by Sir Richard Hadlee in August 1990, immediately after his retirement from a professional cricketing career.

The trust plays an important role in the community by assisting young Cantabrians where hardship prevents them from fullfilling their cultural or sporting endeavours.

2008 Nominations

Nominations for the 2008 Canterbury Sports Person of the Year Awards have closed with the trust receiving 100 nominations for the various categories.

Finalists for the Canterbury Sports Person of the Year Awards have been selected, and the winners will be announced at the awards dinner.

2008 Awards Dinner

This years awards dinner will be held on on Friday the 31st of October 2008 at the Christchurch Convention Centre. The trust continues to enjoy the support of the Canterbury sporting and corporate community during this event and looks forward to this years dinner.

Enquiries regarding the dinner can be made directly to the Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust and tickets can be reserved via the ticket reservation form.

Mission Statement

The support of individuals under 25, who are in hardship or in need of assistance, to participate in their various disciplines, giving them the opportunity to improve their sporting or cultural performances.

Grants and Assistance

The primary focus of the Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust is to ensure that young Cantabrians are given the oppurtunity to fulfill their cultural and sporting goals. Information regarding sponsorship or funding is available here.